TheSkySearchers

I don't think I've asked about these guys (I need to to start a spreadsheet):

https://www.amazon.com/Orion-09327-Gian ... ics&sr=1-4

Experiences? I do think I prefer IF.

I also prefer IF.

sorry for the question, but what does if mean?

I have the Mini Giants, 9x63, they also make 15x63, if the Giant Views are similar, then they are real nice.
The Orion Mini Giants are still made in Japan.

Ylem wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:08 pm I have the Mini Giants, 9x63, they also make 15x63, if the Giant Views are similar, then they are real nice.
The Orion Mini Giants are still made in Japan.

I have an older 15x70 Orion Little Giant II and they are very nice binos.

It seems Orion Giant View is the modern version made for Orion by the same company in Japan.

messier 111 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:53 pm sorry for the question, but what does if mean?

IF stands for individual focus. You have two focusers, one for each EP.

The other option is central focus, where both EPs are focused together.

I wonder if they have a true 70mm aperture.

I like the advertisement. They look all right.
At 15X you should have the criterion "weight" as a very important one , when handheld.
My limit is 3 .3 lbs
So, even with perfect optics, they are too heavy for me.

Thanks for all the responses. Happy to hear these are still made in Japan.

I’ll have to compare the weight to SkyMasters. I have a tripod, tilt / pan head, and bino adapters that I used with my SM’s, but I often handheld them. Interestingly, I could handhold the SM’s steadier than my Aculon 10x50s.